Synonyms for

Impacting

Verb / ˌɪˈmpæktɪŋ / Another word for impacting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Having an effect on something or someone; influencing.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

influencing affecting shaping determining

Informal

hitting affecting changing messing with

Literary

impressing striking moving

Antonyms

hindering obstructing preventing blocking deterring discouraging

Common collocations

  • significantly impacting
  • negatively impacting
  • positively impacting
  • directly impacting
  • greatly impacting
  • impacting the environment
  • impacting the economy

Word family

noun impact
verb impact
adjective impactful

Usage note

While 'impact' is often used as a verb, some traditionalists prefer 'affect' for verbs and 'impact' for nouns. However, 'impacting' as a verb is widely accepted in modern English.

Example sentences

  1. The new policy is impacting the company's profits.
  2. Climate change is impacting our environment.
  3. The construction is impacting the traffic in the area.
  4. The teacher's feedback is impacting the student's learning.
  5. The pandemic is impacting the global economy.

Quotes

  • The way we are living, we are already dead. By impacting the world, that’s how you live on. - Lisa Messenger
  • Our words and actions have consequences, often far-reaching and impacting many people. - Esther Earl
  • The strongest way to impact the world is through each individual action. How we treat one another daily, the choices we make to support our community. - Grace Gealey

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